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Supporting staff with their work-life balance
In today’s evolving and hybrid workplace, supporting employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance cannot be overstated. As employers face growing demands for greater flexibility and well-being support, the challenge lies in designing environments that are not only productive but also sustainable for their people. Flexible Working Addressing this issue is not simply a moral imperative but a strategic one. According to a…
Offices must be designed to support productivity
As hybrid work and flexible arrangements reshape the workforce, office spaces must evolve to remain relevant and supportive of productivity. The “Adapting Offices for the Future of Work” study from the University of Leeds provides valuable insights into why office design matters in today’s work environment. This blog will share its key findings and actionable strategies for companies looking to design offices that…
10 benefits of Co-working Spaces
Co-working is revolutionising the ways we work, with it being an advantageous style of work…
Growing or shrinking your office for your team
Here at WorkWell, we provide practical and flexible office solutions for members. Whether you’re welcoming…
Focusing on what matters: How a serviced office simplifies the admin workload
Getting your business set up and in the position to go can be challenging when…
Workplace trends for 2025: shaping the future of work
As we approach 2025, workplaces are undergoing transformative changes driven by technology, employee expectations, and…
Why prioritise employee well-being?
In today’s fast-paced business world, the office is no longer just a place to get…
A Brilliant Bonfire Night with WorkWell
This year’s bonfire was a resounding success, bustling with over 400 WorkWell members from Carrwood…
Leeds serviced office provider launches new workspace solutions to address our new way of working
Leeds-based serviced office provider, WorkWell, has launched a series of new products which have all…
WorkWell invests half a million pounds to redevelop Brookfield House
Tailored office providers, WorkWell, is celebrating 50% occupancy pre-let, following a £500,000 investment to redevelop…
Ways to make your day at work healthier
You might think there’s only so much that working in an office eight hours a…
How a Serviced Office can benefit culture in a SMB
For a start up company, creating an attractive culture within the company is important for…
6 Benefits of Choosing Serviced Office Space
For SMEs, the costs associated with leasing and refurbishing their own offices are often prohibitive….
Networking in Leeds? A guide on how to run the perfect event
Running a great Networking Event can be a struggle for even the most seasoned organiser….
Welcome to the Carrwood Park blog
We’ve set up this blog to share the kind of information that our clients ask…
Personal Service From the Smaller Team
As our business has grown over the last few years, I have always regarded larger…
Virtual Phone Numbers: A gift for the busy startup or small business
When you’re starting a new business alone, keeping a constant eye on your business phone…
Keeping Cool in the Summer
Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to flip that switch…
Holding on to your best employees: Why it’s important
While management are focusing on data, charts and profit margins to determine the company’s success,…
Interview with Jonny Ross at Jonny Ross Consultancy
Jonny Ross Consultancy offers website development and SEO services, specialising in digital and social media marketing…
Interview with John Kerr at SNT group
SNT is a service sector group focusing on the provision of business services which include…
Interview with David Binns at Sanako
Sanako is a global leader in modern language labs and language teaching software. With 50…
Interview with Christian Hall at Chaophraya
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant was founded in 2004, and has expanded to include 9 restaurants across…
Interview with Nick Carmichael at CTDS – Serviced Office
CTDS is a leading veterinary diagnostics lab, with facilities and offices based in Brookfield Park….
Interview with Veronica Whittingham at Incident Support Group
Incident Support Group is a fleet and accident management company providing bespoke automotive solutions to…
Interview with Michael Havercroft at The Safety Maintenance Company
The Safety Maintenance Company is a health & safety and Electrical training company offering comprehensive…
Interview with Mark Driver at HCP
HCP Social Infrastructure is a company involved in the management of PFI projects on behalf…
Interview with Lee Freeman at Auditel
Auditel is a cost management consultancy that works to save finance directors and business owners…
Five furnishing trends that will enhance productivity in the workplace
Now that we’re in 2013, we can see that the business world has gone truly…
5 signs you’re ready to leave the home office
A home office — no more getting up at 6am, no more commuting, no more…
How should you set up your office desk?
How much do you think about the setup of your workstation before you plonk yourself…
Is buying your business property the correct choice?
Companies all over the world have long held the view that a sensible use of…
Who uses a virtual office?
You may have heard the term virtual office, and you may be fully aware of…
Benefits of video conferencing
One of the many great business facilities at Carrwood Park is video conferencing. It has…
What exactly is a virtual office?
If you’re looking through the Carrwood Park website, you’ll find a lot of information on…
Starting a business in Leeds: Part one
This beautiful photograph of Leeds was taken Paul Campbell from The effective group. Being such…
Is it the cup or the goals that make your employees the most productive?
Is it the cup or the goal that makes your employers work hard? I…
Enabling company growth through correct management structure
How is growth enabled and nurtured through different business structures? Is one model more effective…
Working without limits: Alternative flexible business structures
So what exactly are alternative management structures? Which companies are using them? And how can…
How to grow and stay inspired with collaboration and communal working
In our last blog I looked at how co-working and flexibility within the workforce increases…
What is the difference between hot desking and co-working?
Is it true that the days when we worked a conventional 9 – 5 at…
Making your offices ‘eggtastic’
Crafting an ‘eggtastic’ working environment at Easter …I can hear the egg puns coming. The…
Derek Baker, Claritas Solutions, Recommends Carrwood Park
We interviewed one of our longstanding customers Derek Baker to get an insight of the…
How technology is changing how we work
Technology and workplace evolution Once upon a time not too long ago anyone who had…
Guest Blog: Appamondo – Starting up a business in the cloud.
Starting-up or running a business in the cloud at Carrwood Business Park provides you with…
Interview with Gareth Bullen, director of Inspire Academy
Gareth Bullen is the director of Inspire Academy which is part of Northern Gas Network….
10 mistakes you should avoid as a start-up
Launch day is drawing unnervingly closer. Will your product be a success? Or will it,…
Top 10 ways to get the most out of your networking
Whether you’re a freelance web designer or the director of a fashion start-up, networking is…
Carrwood resident blog, Colin Lloyd: Why the career change?
Are you finding it increasingly difficult to drag yourself out of bed on a Monday…
Questions to ask before you hot desk: What exactly do I get?!
Hot desking FAQs: What exactly is included? You’ve heard of it, your friends are enthusiastically…
Maximise your business synergy: Why we stopped using email.
Did you know that in 2012, 114.8 billion emails were sent every day? If…
6 Stunning converted offices to inspire you
As a big fan of old interesting buildings and the amazing use of modern materials…